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JB'sZL1 · 07-17-2019, 05:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Robmnrd

Quick questions - is there anything *particularly* difficult about swapping the heat exchanger? Do I need to get the front end off the ground? Any specific tools needed other than basic handtools?

You don't need to lift, but you will want to take the nose off. 3 hour job.

Robmnrd · 07-17-2019, 08:01 PM

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Originally Posted by JB'sZL1

You don't need to lift, but you will want to take the nose off. 3 hour job.

Okay sweet, that's a big relief. One of the things I did *not* transport 1200 miles across the country was a quality jack and set of jack stands. So if I don't need to lift the front end it makes my life easier/cheaper lol.

I did find an okay writeup online for an Afco brand HX installation - seems like as long as I have the correct size torx and sockets it should be quite straight-forward.

Thanks for the input my man!

JB'sZL1 · 07-18-2019, 05:28 AM

An additional note: if you buy the Afco with fans, you may want to consider installing a switch to turn them off/on: they're as loud as a bus and are really only necessary on hot days, and when standing idle or driving slow. You can install the switch later also.

RyangAsh · 07-18-2019, 08:58 AM

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Originally Posted by JB'sZL1

You don't need to lift, but you will want to take the nose off. 3 hour job.

It can be done much quicker than that. I felt it was one of the easiest noses to take off. Electric impacts and ratchet come in very handy for speed if you don't have those..I recommend picking some up.

JB'sZL1 · 07-18-2019, 10:47 AM

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Originally Posted by RyangAsh

It can be done much quicker than that. I felt it was one of the easiest noses to take off. Electric impacts and ratchet come in very handy for speed if you don't have those..I recommend picking some up.

Well, I was including the Hex R&I.

Pogoattack84 · 07-19-2019, 05:58 PM

DMS did my tuning and provided most of my parts that I couldn't get from Texas Speed. I also daily drive my ZL1 with bigger injectors and a few larger mods than you're looking to do and the car runs great. Matt and the guys are awesome and they do a great job. I wish they were still local to me here and not in the Dallas area they are greatly missed around here.

You will be in great hands, and they will always answer any questions you have and help you out in a pinch.

I had an incident where I was getting E-85 from the local HEB here and the fuel transport driver filled the holding tank up with diesel by mistake. Long nightmarish story short, I had my car dropped off there the same day and it was ready to be picked up the next day.

justin12LT2 · 07-31-2019, 03:08 PM

Don't mod a daily unless you have a back up

Bigtime53 · 07-31-2019, 07:26 PM

I took my first ZL1 to Andy at Lewisville which was a 2013 A6 and he did a great job on it. Car is still doing good today as when it left his shop in the fall of 2013. Never have had a problem. It left his shop with 811hp at the motor and 723hp at the rear wheels. If you live close to him I would advise you to go see him and talk to him. He knows how to make these Z's run and will not sell you something you do not need. I think he is in the vendor section but if I remember right it is called ADM or AMD performance in Lewisville tx.

07-19-2019, 05:58 PM	#20
Pogoattack84 Shred Till I'm Dead Drives: 2013 ZL1 Summit White Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Killeen, Texas Posts: 87	DMS did my tuning and provided most of my parts that I couldn't get from Texas Speed. I also daily drive my ZL1 with bigger injectors and a few larger mods than you're looking to do and the car runs great. Matt and the guys are awesome and they do a great job. I wish they were still local to me here and not in the Dallas area they are greatly missed around here. You will be in great hands, and they will always answer any questions you have and help you out in a pinch. I had an incident where I was getting E-85 from the local HEB here and the fuel transport driver filled the holding tank up with diesel by mistake. Long nightmarish story short, I had my car dropped off there the same day and it was ready to be picked up the next day. __________________ 2013 Summit White ZL1 W/Recaros Mods: Roto-Fab CAI, Stainless Works 3" Exhaust, 1-7/8" Stainless Works LT Headers, 2.55 Griptec Upper, Metco Damper, 9.1" Metco Lower Ring, Metco Solid Isolator, Metco Idler Relocation Bracket/50mm Idler, Texas Speed Heads/Pushrods/Springs/Retainers/SS Valves/Custom Grind Cam, ARP Bolt Kit, DMS Auxiliary Fuel Pump Kit With Flex Fuel Sensor, ID1300 Injectors, Lingenfelter Dual Fan HX, Lingenfelter 160 Degree Thermostat, DMS Expansion Tank Tuned By Matt at Dedicated Motorsports - 750whp on E85 - Mainline Hub Dyno

07-31-2019, 03:08 PM	#21
justin12LT2 Drives: '12 ZL1, 05 STi, 91 Gsi, 72 Nova Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Fort Collins, CO Posts: 14	Don't mod a daily unless you have a back up __________________ 2012 ZL1 #131 one of 52 2005 STi 1991 Gsi 1972 Nova

07-18-2019, 05:28 AM	#17
JB'sZL1 Drives: 2013 ZL1 and 2019 Ram Laramie Join Date: May 2017 Location: Milwaukee Posts: 1,259	An additional note: if you buy the Afco with fans, you may want to consider installing a switch to turn them off/on: they're as loud as a bus and are really only necessary on hot days, and when standing idle or driving slow. You can install the switch later also.

07-31-2019, 07:26 PM	#22
Bigtime53 Drives: 2013 ZL1 Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 2,298	I took my first ZL1 to Andy at Lewisville which was a 2013 A6 and he did a great job on it. Car is still doing good today as when it left his shop in the fall of 2013. Never have had a problem. It left his shop with 811hp at the motor and 723hp at the rear wheels. If you live close to him I would advise you to go see him and talk to him. He knows how to make these Z's run and will not sell you something you do not need. I think he is in the vendor section but if I remember right it is called ADM or AMD performance in Lewisville tx.